Extractors

Yep aggree with you there, fitted to the hilux 2 1/2 extractors plus exhaust on the 2.8 which needs as much help as it can get without the exspence of a turbo(obviously a turbo will make a big diff) but if you want to cough up say 3k for a turbo compared to up to 1k tops for an inprovement through an exhaust. My'n definately has made anoticeable difference when pulling up the hills compared to when I had the standard exhaust. Top speed makes no diff with mine just pulls better as I said 2.8 needs as much help as you can give it but will sit on 100/110 klms all day no probs as before 110 seem to be pushing it prior to the exhaust that's what I found with the hilux anyway. Regards Steve M

It depends who you talk to.

I had extractors and a new exhaust fitted to an FJ62 and bottom end power was a little better, motor ran slightly cooler, didn't notice any difference in fuel use but I don't count kilometers per litre, I just check how many KLM per tank to keep an eye on things. If I had my time over I would do it again.

My brother went to an exhaust place in Myaree (Perth) with his HJ62 needing the rear half of his exhaust replaced, and they pestered him to fit extractors and a 2&3/4" system. He said many times all he wanted was the exhaust repairs but they kept at him.

In the end they said he could have it for free if it didn't give him more power + more torque + better fuel economy, so he agreed. Before and after results of dyno test showed NO improvement in power or torque so he drove away without paying and never went back.

thannks, i suppose all engines have a different reaction.